Mélanie Joly, Foreign Affairs Minister, Opts Out of Liberal Leadership Race
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly Not Running for Liberal Leadership: Source
The high-profile cabinet minister Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has announced that she will not be seeking the Liberal leadership, as per a reliable source.
Decision Confirmed
A source familiar with the minister's intentions revealed that Joly will officially declare her decision earlier this morning. This news comes after Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc also withdrew from the leadership race, stating that he is better positioned to concentrate on Canada's relationship with the U.S.
Potential Contenders
Several cabinet members, such as Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, and Employment Minister Steven MacKinnon, have expressed interest in running for the top position. However, they are awaiting clarification on the election rules. Additionally, former central banker Mark Carney has shown interest in the leadership. Other potential contenders include former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former B.C. premier Christy Clark, and House Leader Karina Gould, who are reportedly garnering support.
Liberals to Choose Next Leader on March 9
The Liberal party is set to elect its next leader, who will also become Canada's next prime minister, on March 9.
About the Author
Catharine Tunney is a reporter at CBC's Parliament Hill bureau, focusing on national security and the RCMP. With previous experience at CBC in Nova Scotia, you can contact her at catharine.tunney@cbc.ca.
